Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | Willow Grove, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing | New Castle, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Johnson College | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,165 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||||
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing | $15,498 | 92.31% | 100% | 13:1 | 342 |
| Johnson College | $20,733 | 96.08% | 53% | 8:1 | 586 |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing | $16,190 | 90.00% | 38% | 11:1 | 112 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | $17,337 | - | - | 6:1 | 64 |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | $16,190 | 100.00% | - | 7:1 | 168 |
| Average | $13,165 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 99 |